Duck Pitcher | American Antique

Description

An antique American folk art pitcher with a folk check design and hand painted ducks. A charming and thoroughly characterful piece.

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Why it’s here

Everything in the Homestedt Antiques collection was sourced from rural barns, markets, and dealers across the North East of the United States, England, and Sweden, the same regions that have inspired much of what Homestedt does. These are objects that have already lived a life. They were made by hand, used daily, and have arrived here still doing what they were always meant to do. We collect these pieces because they show the kind of character that comes from decades of use, the evidence of the maker’s hand, and a beauty that adds texture, history and warmth to a home.

What you’re seeing in this collection is just a small selection of our antiques. For the full range of our latest pieces, we recommend a visit to our North Branch, NY location where you’ll find an ever changing collection of pieces that have caught our eye.

About this piece

Hand painted folk pottery occupies a special place in the American craft tradition, objects made not just to be useful but to be enjoyed, decorated by hand with the imagery of rural life. The ducks on this pitcher are painted with the confident, unselfconscious touch of someone who knew what they were doing and enjoyed doing it. The folk check design framing them adds to the lively, expressive quality of the piece. There is nothing quite like it.

Condition

Good antique condition. Hand painted decoration clear and well-preserved. Shows natural age-related patina consistent with use.

Care & display

Hand wash only with mild soap and warm water. Not suitable for dishwasher or microwave. Handle with care, old ceramics are more fragile than modern pieces. Display on open shelving or a kitchen counter where the character of the piece can be appreciated.